One of LIAS’ favorite labels, mastermind JAPAN, has announced it will close shop in 2013, which would complete its 15th year on the market. As much of a bummer as it is, you have to admire an artist closing something down at its peak. Everyone from Entourage to Axel Rose to the Aliens franchise should […]
27
Aug
Luxury Japanese label goes out at the top
5
Aug
The definitive mountain boot for Fall 2010...?
Nobody does luxury streetwear quite like Japan, and among the best of market is mastermind JAPAN. The Adidas sneaker they did was bonkers, and this Mountain Boot is not far behind. Made of a rich dark leather in their signature black and using Vibram soles, the boot is loaded with fine details like a zippered […]
13
Jul
Swiss watchmaker squeezes a little more juice out of an old design
Hublot have gotten a lot of mileage out of their Big Bang Watch (we covered the All Black II here), but this is one worth mentioning because it’s a collaboration with mastermind JAPAN, who have grown a house built on immaculately designed and produced goods. We were fans of their adidas Originals Hardland High-Tops, and […]
2
Jun
Quality kicks from mastermind JAPAN
We’re really feeling these mastermind JAPAN collaboration with Adidas. There’s more in the collection including a jersey and tracksuit, but the high end Japanese streetwear label have really hit it out of the park with these high tops. While mastermind’s skull-n-bones motif and the shoe’s high tongue can’t help but scream for attention, the black […]
